Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AMAZING Past Review

By (The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 01/10/2018 to 05/12/2018 with

Arcadia: Florence - Accademia Italiana Florence

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was more than worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Classes weren’t super hard, but they were very rewarding

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very helpful and easy to contact

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Super nice apartment, 5 min walk from school with all the amenities anyone would need

* Food:

it’s Italy. The food was amazing.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Since we lived in the city Centre, we were very integrated into Florentine life.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The English speaking doctor, Dr. Kerr, was incredibly helpful.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

It’s expensive. It’s europe.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? A lot
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget and plan it out!!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other than Italian, all other classes were in English with American students.

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 10 years of Spanish
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Speak in Italian when ordering, traveling, visiting other places.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food
  • Accessibility
  • Culture
* What could be improved?
  • Communication with school
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to budget money

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.